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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.93, 22,235.92 and 9,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.93, 22,235.92 and 9,039.40 is: 12,474.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.93 : 22,235.92 = 9,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.93/22,235.92 = 9,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.93x = 22,235.92 × 9,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.93x = 200,999,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,999,297.06/16,112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.41

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